Porcelain is one of those incredibly versatile materials that spans high performance, low-maintenance, cost effectiveness, and excellent aesthetic quality, too. Porcelain panels in 12mm thicknesses are revolutionising kitchen, bathroom design and more.
Recognising the growing demand for this naturally formulated material, we’ve expanded our 12 millimetre porcelain panel range to encompass myriad new colours and finishes that put a whole new spectrum of choice in your hands. Thanks to new development in technology and advancements in production, 12mm porcelain panels perform on-par with their thicker 20mm counterparts, making for a great benchtop material that is resistant to cracking during fabrication, and can be finished with all manner of edging details.
“The 12 millimetre porcelain is one of the best performing and hardiest materials you can use in your kitchen, bathroom, living areas and external areas,” says Bec Cornale, who is Artedomus’ Western Australian State Manager, and works with 12mm and 20mm porcelain slabs, as well as experienced porcelain fabricators, on a daily basis.
“Performance wise it offers heat resistance, so placing hot pots directly onto your 12 millimetre porcelain benchtop is not going to cause thermal shock; you’ve got stain resistance as the porosity of porcelain slabs is zero; and there is no concern with scratching – it’s a great choice for high use areas,” says Bec.
Artedomus’ newest ranges of 12mm porcelain panels, produced by Maximum and Artetech respectively, represent an advancement in colour and pattern quality that vastly widens our perspective on the aesthetic impact porcelain can have within a space. View our newest releases below, and find our full range of 12mm porcelain panels here.
New to Artetech 12mm porcelain panels
Artetech employs a mineral dense formulation process to create full body aesthetic compositions that marry colour, pattern and tactility to produce beautiful, compelling finishes. The results are breathtaking and stand out in a category of their own. Bec highlights Artetech’s newest porcelain products, Pietra Serini, Pietra Antara, and Pietra Menzio whose organic, textural feel could be likened to natural stone.
New to Maximum 12mm porcelain panels
Now available in 12mm slabs, also, is Maximum’s overwhelming popular Viola and Taj Mahal products. Both are notable for their thin, strong, light and versatile qualities. Viola is beloved for its deep burgundy veining reminiscent of marble and can be seen below on the kitchen benchtop at Artedomus’ newly opened Perth showroom. Taj Mahal by contrast, and in the manner of a quartzite, exudes a soft luminous appeal with warm ivory and sandy hues with delicate beige veining.
Enhanced by Active 2.0
Further enhancing Maximum’s 12mm porcelain panels, Artedomus now applies Active 2.0 to a majority of its Maximum 12mm porcelain panel range. This invisible treatment provides a permanent antiviral and antibacterial shield, actively eliminating bacteria and viruses. Additionally, Active’s self-cleaning properties reduce the need for harsh detergents or frequent maintenance, making these porcelain slabs an intelligent choice for both residential and commercial spaces. Learn more about Active 2.0 here.
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Words by Alice Blackwood